Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (R$ 34) | R$ 25 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.46 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.42 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.53 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.92 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 4.06 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.72 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.27 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 3.38 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,794 (R$ 5,437) | R$ 3,359 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,050 (R$ 2,937) | R$ 1,909 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 483 (R$ 692) | R$ 505 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,701 (R$ 3,870) | R$ 1,993 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,634 (R$ 2,342) | R$ 1,293 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 298 (R$ 427) | R$ 297 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 156 (R$ 223) | R$ 79 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,376 (R$ 1,971) | R$ 1,517 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (R$ 582) | R$ 438 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 178 (R$ 255) | R$ 215 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 193 (R$ 276) | R$ 176 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 343 (R$ 491) | R$ 306 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 247 (R$ 354) | R$ 240 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,182 (R$ 100,568) | R$ 87,541 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.52 (R$ 2.18) | R$ 4.32 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 281 (R$ 402) | R$ 209 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 68 (R$ 98) | R$ 39 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 157 (R$ 224) | R$ 247 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 32 (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.35 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.69 | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 69 (R$ 99) | R$ 100 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (R$ 169) | R$ 52 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 202 (R$ 290) | R$ 235 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 196 (R$ 281) | R$ 180 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,883 (R$ 2,698) | R$ 3,003 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (R$ 501) | R$ 114 | + 339% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,066 prices entered by 1,251 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.433
BRL
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 56% more expensive than in Brazil
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